ESP E-II BTL-5 Black Natural Burst
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ESP
E-II BTL-5 Black Natural Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
551714
Brand:
ESP
Model:
E-II BTL-5 Black Natural Burst
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$3,188.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The E-II BTL-5 is a seriously impressive instrument—a step up from entry-level, offering pro-level components and feel. It’s a fantastic choice for gigging musicians or dedicated home recordists needing a versatile 5-string with a modern, aggressive tone and exceptional build quality. This bass delivers a lot of bang for your buck in the premium-priced range.
Product Description
- ESP E-II BTL-5 Black Natural Burst
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Alder body
- Maple top
- 3-Piece maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Scale: 34"
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm
- 24 XJ frets
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan SSB-5N (neck) and Seymour Duncan SSB-5B (bridge) humbuckers
- Volume
- balance
- bass
- middle
- treble controls
- Volume control with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Hipshot A-style bridge
- Gotoh machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Light/Medium .045 / .065 / .085 / .105 / .125
- Colour: Black Natural Burst
- Includes form fit case
PROS
- • Alder/Maple combo delivers a balanced, articulate, and resonant tone.
- • Seymour Duncan SSB-5 humbuckers provide aggressive, modern low-end punch.
- • Ebony fretboard offers a slick, fast playing experience and excellent note definition.
- • Hipshot bridge enhances tuning stability and provides a solid foundation for aggressive playing.
CONS
- • Ebony fretboard can be a bit unforgiving for players preferring a warmer feel.
- • The Black Natural Burst finish may show fingerprints and handling marks easily.
- • The weight, typical of 5-string basses with these materials, could be fatiguing for some.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder with Maple Top
Neck Material
3-Piece Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Seymour Duncan SSB-5N (Neck) and SSB-5B (Bridge) Humbuckers
Scale Length
34in
Frets
24 XJ
Strings
Elixir Nanoweb Light/Medium .045 / .065 / .085 / .105 / .125
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s more aggressive than the classic Thunderbird, leaning towards a more modern, articulate low-end with the Duncan pickups.
It's genuinely useful – bypassing the preamp allows for a more transparent, passive tone, adding versatility for different musical styles.
The XJ profile is a comfortable, modern 'C' shape – slightly thinner than some of the vintage-inspired ESP necks, providing a fast feel.
